Jenna Kester
- School Nurse
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Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert Intermediate School - 515-232-3744
School Nurse
CARING FOR EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY
School Nursing is a healthcare specialty requiring expertise in nursing, public health, and education.
Our school nurses are registered nurses educated to addressing a wide range of health topics that impact children at school. School nurses use assessment skills and observations to help guide students, families and staff. They provide medication management while abiding by physicianโs orders and make referrals for follow up care. Screenings and audits are completed for compliance according to state requirements.
The school nurse is a vital part of a childโs academic success by protecting and promoting student health and well-being.
MEDICAL Forms
School Immunization Requirements
The state has minimum immunization requirements for a child to attend school in Iowa. These requirements are based on Iowa law and the recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and are minimum requirements to maintain a healthy child in group settings. Iowa’s immunization requirements apply to ALL individuals attending schools in Iowa, including those who are home schooled.
